Free Advising and Placement Services for Seniors & Families
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Adult Care Homes
PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING THE PROCESS EASIER & FRIENDLIER
DISCOVERY
- Our first meeting is about you describing the senior and his/her situation. It is about sharing your fears, concerns, timing, budget and hurdles you expect us to overcome.
- By having candid conversations, we can meet the wishes and needs of the senior considering a lifestyle change.
- You don't need to be afraid of the changes. We walk them together.
I've been there and know how it feels.
OPTIONS
- Independent Living
w/ little or no care plan - Assisted Living
with an individualized care plan - Memory Care in a secure unit
with an individualized care plan - Adult Care Home
with an individualized care plan - Skilled Nursing
with an individualized care plan - Aging-in-Place home modifications with or without home health care
LOCATION MATTERS
- The convenience of having a loved one near family is important to the continuity of relationships and their care.
MORE ALIKE THAN DIFFERENT!
- A senior living community's value shows up in opportunities to make friends you would never have made living alone at home.
- Casual, serious and regular conversations are so good for us!
- Brain-engaging activities are excellent ways for seniors to stay mentally alert and present in their lives.
- Dining with others is a very important component to a well-rounded lifestyle.
CARE NEEDS
- All care needs are determined by way of an assessment with the senior living community's clinical care team.
- This team is usually comprised of the Health Services Director/RN and another team member.
- This is an important step as the outcome will determine if a person can be properly cared for by the community.
- The care plan and care costs are then determined.
AGING IN PLACE
- Perhaps aging-in-place home renovation is the answer.
- We'll discuss all the reasons for this approach.
- An in-home assessment of the senior and his/her space is needed so that an aging-in-place home contractor can be recommended to make the appropriate modifications.
- Including home health assistance may need to be a consideration.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Belinda Godin - Advisor, Educator & Speaker
I offer you a safe place for authentic conversations where everyone in the discussion is
HONORED, HEARD & FINDS HOPE.
I provide the following:
- Discussion and education either 1-1 or in group presentations
- Senior Living Community research, tours and post move-in visits at the 2nd & 4th week of residency
- Ongoing communication with your preferr
I offer you a safe place for authentic conversations where everyone in the discussion is
HONORED, HEARD & FINDS HOPE.
I provide the following:
- Discussion and education either 1-1 or in group presentations
- Senior Living Community research, tours and post move-in visits at the 2nd & 4th week of residency
- Ongoing communication with your preferred senior living community
- Events tailored to widows
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- BA in Social Work
- BA in Communications
- Dementia & Alzheimer Training
- Experience in Assisted Living and Memory Care communities
- 20+ years working in a variety of settings: hospitals, non-profits, senior living communities, senior real estate in Ohio, Arizona and Oregon
- Senior Center Theater Director
- Ongoing continuing education
Who I Am
I am the oldest of five siblings and mother to two adult daughters.
I'm a Boxer and Golden Doodle dog lover.
I enjoy the outdoors and yoga. I love cozy bookstores and aspire to have my children's books grace their shelves one day.
You're In Good Hands
- You'll benefit from my active listening, engaging questions and my understanding of family dynamics.
- You'll benefit by maximizing your time.
- You'll benefit from the research I've already done so you get the best information to make the most accurate decisions.
- You'll benefit from me attending the community tours. I'm a valuable extra set of
- You'll benefit from my active listening, engaging questions and my understanding of family dynamics.
- You'll benefit by maximizing your time.
- You'll benefit from the research I've already done so you get the best information to make the most accurate decisions.
- You'll benefit from me attending the community tours. I'm a valuable extra set of eyes, ears and intuition!
- You'll benefit from the community tour evaluations we do together to sort out the pros and cons of each community's living spaces, amenities and services.
Resources
Resources
- I equip families and seniors with good resources so you can put one foot in front of the other easier and faster.
- When you need an estate salesperson, packers, movers, etc. I've got the connections.
- I help you gather the required documents for the clinical assessment and residency. This is very much top of mind for me as timing your move
- I equip families and seniors with good resources so you can put one foot in front of the other easier and faster.
- When you need an estate salesperson, packers, movers, etc. I've got the connections.
- I help you gather the required documents for the clinical assessment and residency. This is very much top of mind for me as timing your move depends on the paperwork.
- I am happy to coordinate details with the movers and the senior living community to ensure all activities go smoothly before, during and after your move!
Want to Start or Join a Group?
You can enjoy a Wonderful Widows® Social Group with my help. Together we can start a group for your neighborhood, church, book club, adult community center or senior living community. My tried and true format includes monthly themes and activity ideas. You provide location, snacks, beverages and supplies. Let's talk!
Want to Get Moving? Let's Get Acquainted!
In Memory of Mom and The Power of Family
Thank you to everyone who contributed love
in the form of time, patience, planning, phone calls, plane trips, money, doing chores
and sharing your home.
Along the way, our big family learned much about this season of life and about ourselves under stress. We were challenged by her changes
and by making difficult decisions.
Each family member's contribution made a difference in how Mom's story played out.
My last memory with her is a joyful one --
a springtime drive in Oklahoma with the windows rolled down, the radio playing and enjoying some ice cream. It is because of Mom's transition and the journey we walked as a family that I'm choosing to walk with you and your family as you navigate this part of your story.